Page last updated on January 31, 2014

Telephones - main lines in use:
176,700 (2012)
country comparison to the world: 129
[see also: Telephones - main lines in use country ranks ]

Telephones - mobile cellular:
3.375 million (2012)
country comparison to the world: 126
[see also: Telephones - mobile cellular country ranks ]

Telephone system:
general assessment: network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas; a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services
domestic: very low fixed-line teledensity; there are multiple mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is increasing
international: country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2011)

Broadcast media:
following a law passed in 2005, Mongolia's state-run radio and TV provider converted to a public service provider; also available are private radio and TV broadcasters, as well as multi-channel satellite and cable TV providers; more than 100 radio stations, including some 20 via repeaters for the public broadcaster; transmissions of multiple international broadcasters are available (2008)

Internet country code:
.mn

Internet hosts:
20,084 (2012)
country comparison to the world: 118
[see also: Internet hosts country ranks ]

Internet users:
330,000 (2008)
country comparison to the world: 125
[see also: Internet users country ranks ]